Designed for doctoral and master's students, the program brings together eight to 10 graduate students, who are chosen to participate in this 12-week program. The BEST program was established in 2010 and is sponsored by the Graduate School.
Designed for doctoral and master's students, the program brings together eight to 10 graduate students, who are chosen to participate in this 12-week program. The BEST program was established in 2010 and is sponsored by the Graduate School.
To help prepare graduate students for future leadership roles in higher education through a semester-long program of mentorship, education and training.
Scholars will be allowed two excused absences throughout the duration of the program. Scholars with excessive absences may be dismissed from the program and will not receive certificates of completion. The program will run from late January to late April.
Each week, BEST Scholars are joined by senior University leaders for a presentation and discussion, followed by a group reflection, conversation, and professional development activities.
Scholars will be paired with administrators from key areas of the university to learn about their specific role, the function of their area, and to receive advice and support related to their own career pursuits. Scholars are expected to meet with administrative sponsors for no less than one hour at least once each month and may engage in an optional mini-practicum project.
Senior administrative staff from across the University will help select a diverse and cross-disciplinary cohort of promising scholars.
Scholars will complete an overall program survey.
Applicants must be a doctoral or master's student.
Complete through UFunds, See under “Graduate School Distinctive Opportunities.”
Through UFunds:
For any questions, please contact Graduate_Dean@brown.edu.
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